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Do Injured Workers in Georgia Have Rights?

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Do Injured Workers in Georgia Have Rights?

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Workers' Compensation Lawyer GeorgiaIf you are injured on the job in Georgia, you need to know your rights. You should not pay damages. You should not pay your medical expenses. Workers’ compensation covers this. Sometimes workers’ compensation insurance companies can be reluctant to pay the full compensation you deserve for an on-the-job injury.
Know what your rights are. Exercise them.

Georgia Workers’ Compensation Laws

Every Georgia employer with three or more people on that payroll is required to have worker’s compensation. It is not optional. Every employer must post a list of approved doctors to visit if you are injured. You must use these doctors for an on-the-job injury.

If you are injured badly enough to require emergency medical attention, go to the nearest emergency room or emergency care facility. Do not worry about the list of doctors.

You do have to tell your employer promptly when you are injured. The Georgia workers’ compensation law gives you 30 days to do this.

Once you start the process, your employer has to report your injury to the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Sometimes, your employer will deny your claim. If that happens, call The Cochran Firm at (404) 222-9922 as soon as you can. You can appeal that decision. If the insurance company denies your claim, call us as soon as you can.

Your employer and the insurance company may try to get you to settle for a smaller compensation than you deserve. Never sign any documents about a settlement until you have time to review them. If you don’t understand something, do not sign it. Call Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Georgia for help in understanding the paperwork. If you feel like you are being cheated or not offered proper compensation, call us so we can review your case. We will make sure you are being treated fairly.

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